Need a fast, flavor-packed meal? This Simple Mediterranean Rice Bowl recipe comes together in only 5 minutes and uses fluffy Minute® Brown & Wild Rice Cups. Toss with cucumber, feta, and dill for a light, fresh meal perfect for lunch or dinner.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Combine rice, cucumber, feta, beans, red onion (if using), dressing and dill in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine.
When life feels nonstop, you need a meal that keeps up. Enter this simple Mediterranean rice bowl recipe — a five-minute fix that’s hearty, colorful, and endlessly adaptable. Using Minute Brown & Wild Rice Cups, canned garbanzo beans, and a handful of fresh ingredients, you’ll have a bowl that works for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack.
Think of it as your shortcut to feeling like you “actually cooked” without spending more than a few minutes in the kitchen. The rice heats in 60 seconds, the beans are ready straight from the can, and the rest is just a quick chop-and-toss. By the time your phone’s finished refreshing your feed, your meal is ready to eat.
This recipe is built for busy days. With Minute rice, you can enjoy warm, fluffy grains in under a minute, layered with creamy beans, crisp cucumber, and tangy feta. A flavor-packed dish that’s faster than ordering delivery.
Garbanzo beans and rice are a powerhouse combo. Together they bring protein, fiber, and slow-digesting carbs to keep you full and energized. Add a splash of Greek dressing and fresh dill, and you’ve got a bowl that feels bright and complete.
Garbanzo beans (also called chickpeas) have been a staple for thousands of years. In this recipe, the nutty flavor of Minute Brown & Wild Rice balances the creaminess of garbanzo beans, while cucumber and feta bring brightness and tang. It’s a simple combo that’s stood the test of time, and now it’s ready in minutes.
Take this recipe even further by adding cherry tomatoes, Kalamata olives, and a pinch of oregano.
Skip the feta or swap it with plant-based cheese crumbles.
Top with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tuna for extra staying power.
Mix in chili flakes, hot sauce, or diced jalapeños.
Perfect for a desk-friendly meal that’s quick, light, and satisfying.
Serve next to grilled chicken, fish, or kebabs for a balanced plate.
Double or triple the recipe and portion into containers for grab-and-go meals.
Spoon into lettuce leaves for a fun, handheld appetizer.
Warm, fluffy rice in 60 seconds. No pots, no pans, no stress. Minute Rice Cups are microwave-ready, perfectly portioned, and designed for real life. That means you can go from zero to mealtime in under a minute, whether you’re at home, at work, or anywhere with a microwave.
Minute Rice Cups are a blank canvas. This recipe proves how quickly you can go from plain grains to a craveable meal in minutes.
This simple garbanzo bean and rice recipe is a reminder that quick doesn’t have to mean boring. With Minute rice, canned garbanzo beans, and a few fresh mix-ins, you get a meal that’s balanced, customizable, and ready in five minutes flat. Whether it’s your go-to solo lunch, a reliable dinner side, or a meal-prep staple, this dish proves that convenience can also be crave-worthy.
Yes. Garbanzo beans and chickpeas are the same thing — just different names. Drain and rinse before adding.
Definitely. Goat cheese, Parmesan, or plant-based crumbles all work.
Both are great. Warm rice makes the feta creamier, while chilled rice gives you a crisp, refreshing bite.
Up to 2 days in a sealed container.
Yes. Heat one Minute Rice Cup per serving and scale up the mix-ins to match.